WRITING THE BREAKOUT NOVEL *New 2.0 Version with Donald Maass*
March 26-April 1, 2012 • Hood River, Oregon September 17-23, 2012 • Orlando, Florida
This updated version of our groundbreaking fiction intensive takes both new novelists and seasoned pros deeply into the creation of breakout-level fiction. Expect to work harder than you have ever worked. Plumb the depths of character, add dimension to your stories, heighten tension, and write a breakout novel in ANY genre.
“You have a choice in how you approach your career: you can spend money going to writers' conferences for years and not gain any true benefit for your craft, or you can invest in a week at BONI where Lorin and Don will unearth, believe me—excavate—the best writer in you." -- Shirley Barker, now represented by DMLA
STORY MASTERS with Donald Maass, James Scott Bell, and Christopher Vogler
November 8-11, 2012 • Seattle, Washington
An unprecedented event for writers of all genres of fiction and creative nonfiction, this jam-packed four-day event brings together the talents of three industry professionals whose acclaimed instruction and books on writing craft have helped thousands of writers to succeed in a competitive industry.
Workshops for writers at all stages of their professional careers. Focused work on students’ manuscripts with an emphasis on plot, characterization, and publishing.
New York literary agent Donald Maass (Writing the Breakout Novel, Fire in Fiction), James Scott Bell, Christopher Vogler; professional editors and writers,including Lorin Oberweger, Brenda Windberg, Jason Sitzes, & Roman White.
Costs
Weeklong: $1,850 (repeat student)/$1,950 includes room & meals. Story Masters: $449 early reg./$499 regular rate. Includes some meals.
U.S. Locations
Orlando, Florida
Hood River, Oregon
Seattle, Washington
Lorin Oberweger
Program Director Free Expressions Seminars
701 S. Howard Ave., #106-144
Tampa, FL 33606
United States
Phone: 813-391-8980
E-Mail:
Brenda Windberg, Program Coordinator
brenda@free-expressions.com
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